Question 1

Who has the stronger DEFCON rate: Anderson or Gravenberch?

Accepted Answer

Barely anything in it. Anderson averages 12.54 defensive contribution actions per 90 and Gravenberch averages 11.93 - a gap of 0.61 that is inside the natural noise of any per-90 metric. On the workload alone this is a coin toss and the decision should rest on fixture, price and attacking output rather than DEFCON.

Question 2

How do the raw defensive workloads of Anderson and Gravenberch compare?

Accepted Answer

Anderson has logged 25 combined clearances, blocks, interceptions and tackles across 323 minutes (7.0 per 90). Gravenberch has logged 14 across 181 minutes (7.0 per 90). Anderson earned the +2pt DEFCON bonus in 2 of 4 appearances this season; Gravenberch earned the +2pt DEFCON bonus in 0 of 4 appearances this season. Higher raw counts reflect a higher defensive workload; higher per-90 rates reflect efficiency at sustaining that workload.

Question 3

Does the Gameweek 6 fixture change the DEFCON case?

Accepted Answer

Anderson is away at Liverpool (FDR 4) and Gravenberch is at home to Man City (FDR 4) in Gameweek 6. DEFCON output is action-based rather than result-based, so a tough fixture does not shrink the base rate the way it might reduce a clean sheet probability. That said, both players are more likely to see defensive volume in tougher matches - the DEFCON case can actually be marginally stronger against stronger opposition.

Question 4

Which midfielder should I pick for Gameweek 6 on DEFCON grounds?

Accepted Answer

The DEFCON workloads are too close to call. Both Anderson and Gravenberch deliver similar defensive contribution rates, so the pick should come down to price, fixtures and attacking output rather than DEFCON. On the defensive contributions alone this is a genuine coin toss.

Elliot Anderson vs Ryan Gravenberch DEFCON: Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 6

Elliot Anderson vs Ryan Gravenberch: DEFCON Analysis

Anderson vs Gravenberch Gameweek 6

Anderson has the DEFCON edge but costs £0.5m more than Gravenberch. Where should the money go?